The EU is unlocking €500m to attract US-based researchers who wish to relocate as the Trump administration continues to crack down on universities and research facilities.
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May 5, 2025
EU unlocks €500m to become a “magnet for researchers”
It comes as researchers in the US face drastic funding cuts and heightened pressures
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